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Remembering Howard M. Pachter

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Howard M. Pachter
April 19, 2020

Howard M. Pachter, 75, Scranton, died Sunday in the Regional Hospital of Scranton.

He and his wife the former Elaine Rosenstein had celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary last September 10th.

Born in Scranton he was the son of the late Jacob and Bertha Pachter.

He was a graduate of Scranton Central High School and received his undergraduate and Master’s degree in accounting from the University of Scranton.

He was the founder of Howard M. Pachter Accounting and Tax Service Co., Scranton and was a member and a past-president of the Amos Lodge of B’nai B’rith and also served on the board of the Jewish Home.

Howard was a life member of the Beth Shalom Congregation where he currently served as its treasurer and had served as a past-president.

Howard was a member of the education committee at Wilkes University and other accounting organizations.

Also surviving is a daughter Iris Simon and husband, Joshua, Bala Cynwyd, Pa., a son Alvin, Scranton, two grandchildren, Madelyn and Ethan Simon, a brother, Arthur Pachter and wife Lee, Scranton and nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by a brother Saul Pachter and a sister Joan Pachter.

A private graveside service in Dalton Jewish Cemetery will be held by Rabbi Yisroel Brotsky.

Due to the pandemic a private Shiva will be observed. To contact the family please do so by phone or by offering an online condolence through the funeral home website, www.ScrantonJewishFunerals.com

Arrangements and care provided by Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Director’s, Dunmore.

Remembering Robert R. “Butch” Gabriel

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Gabriel, Robert R. Obituary PhotoRobert R. “Butch” Gabriel
April 12, 2020

Robert R. “Butch” Gabriel, 83, entered into his eternal resting place on Easter Sunday at his home. He is survived by his devoted wife, the former Barbara Bistran. The two just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, March 5th.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Joseph Gabriel and Ida Stankiewicz and son, John “Gibbles” Gabriel.

Surviving are his sons Robert Gabriel Jr., Dunmore, and Ronald (Leanne) Gabriel, North Carolina, and daughter Donna Zilla, Dunmore; grandchildren Jennifer Gabriel, Ashley Gabriel, Brian Mellody, Nikki Tucker, Amanda Zilla, Bianca Gabriel, Alex Gabriel, Josh Zilla, Amber Gabriel, Faith and Robert Masters; 6 great grandchildren.

Butch was a graduate of Dunmore High School, class of ‘54. An avid Dunmore Bucks fan, he could frequently be found attending their sporting events up until their recent cancellations. He was a member of the Smith Street Social Club and VFW Dunmore. He was a retired Airforce Veteran. He later retired from Tobyhanna Army Dept. where he had the opportunity to travel the world.

He shared so many stories and would be sure to impart the wisdom of his experiences to everyone he came in contact with. He had a strong work ethic and was devoted to his family. He would do anything to support those he loved and wanted nothing more than those who were dearest to him to be successful. He was extremely giving but would never expect anything back in return. He enjoyed working for the IHM sisters at Marywood. His faith and community meant a lot to him.

A private funeral service and burial will be held in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Dunmore.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish 303 Smith Street Dunmore 18512 or the Sisters of the IHM 2300 Adams Avenue Scranton 18509.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, Inc. in Dunmore. To send the family an online condolence, please visit www.DunmoreFuneralHome.com.

Remembering Mary Ann Bryndza

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Bryndza Mary Ann obit photoMary Ann Bryndza
April 12, 2020

Mary Ann Bryndza, 94, of Peckville, died Sunday, four days before her 95th birthday.  She was the wife of John Bryndza who died in 1999.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Adolph and Frances Stefanovich Walvkiewicz, she had been employed at General Dynamics prior to retirement.  

Surviving are sons, Gerald J. Bryndza, Peckville, and Daniel Joseph Bryndza, Daleville; two grandsons; and 2 great-grandsons.

She was preceded in death by her two sisters and five brothers.

A private interment in Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Cemetery, Minooka, will be held.

Arrangements and care provided by Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, Inc., Dunmore.

To offer a condolence, visit http://www.NEPAfuneralhome.com.